onegameatatime

We can usually count on the Pats being smart about the clock, but the Pats pace in the second half, and especially the 4th quarter was strange. Almost like Philly in SB 39.

Because you get a possession and then the other team does, you have to look at the game as a series of back-and-forth possessions. By running the clock down in the 4th quarter, they left themselves with about zero room for error. They should have been in hurry up as long as they were down 2 scores in the second half.

AndyJohnson

Had they scored it wouldt have been an issue.

capetide

It was the most frustrating and confusing series by this team in the BB era that I can ever remember. They effectively killed the clock, constantly running it down to one or two seconds. What was BOB thinking? Can someone explain ?????

letekro

That's brilliant. If you're assuming a score, wouldn't it be better to score with 8 minutes left than with 4 minutes left?

Hardboiled

They were down two scores, so it was an issue.

PATSNUTme

Yes Andy, it would.

Tell me how running 7:45 off the clock, being behind 2 scores in the 4th quarter, is a good idea?

Even if they scored a TD or a FG, it was poor clock management and did not leave enough time should the Jets get a couple of 1st downs.

pheenix11

I see no logical explanation for it, not when you are down TWO scores. I was insane. I swear the Jets on the sideline were thrilled watching the Patriots run out the clock for them.

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Theplayer

most complaining have the timing off. They had the ball for 7:00 minutes and were moving the ball well. When the drive ended, there was still over 5 minutes to play....The failure was not getting at least 3 points and making it a 1 score game. The Jets were playing the pass and the Pats moved the ball on the ground. Scoring with 5-6 minutes left to play with 2 time outs leaves plenty of time. Again, the failure was not getting at least a FG...and I blame the 3rd and 13 call from the 32 yard line..you have to get a dump off there for 7-8 yards and kick the FG. The incomplete forced them to go for at on 4th and 13 because they were just out of FG range.

You have to score there is the bottom line...hurrying too quickly to get the score and bad things could have happened..pick, sack.

skinnydog

Beyond insane. I just don't get huddling up every time and taking the play clock down over and over. I don't mind running plays as long as the team is getting to the line and going with the next play, but the rest was garbage.

Hardboiled

Getting the ball back with 4 minutes left and an opportunity to win the game is better than scoring with 4 minutes left and hoping to get the ball back still down a score.